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Marin County Association
  of Retired Employees


Events

Upcoming events

    • 07 Jan 2026
    • 04 Nov 2026
    • 6 sessions
    • Zoom

    Board of Directors meeting.

    This will be an IN PERSON AND a Zoom meeting

    You can participate via Zoom.  See the invitation below.  

    If you wish to attend, you must register.  Please use the link below to register.

    See the invitation below.  NOTE:  Each Board meeting has a DIFFERENT invitation so be sure to check a couple of weeks before the meeting to copy the correct link.  In person meetings are held at the MCERA Offices, 1 McInnis Parkway, Suite 100, San Rafael, CA.

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    Hi there,

    You are invited to a Zoom meeting.

    When: Mar 4, 2026 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

    Register in advance for this meeting:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zkG21FQiTfyfapUeOpztmA

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.


    • 17 Feb 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    • McInnis Park Golf Clubhouse, 350 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael, CA
    Register

    NOTE NEW DATE!  February's luncheon will be on Tuesday, February 17, 2026! 

    Time: Social hour at 11:30 am - Lunch at 12:30 pm

    Price:  $28.00 per person

    Menu : Select one (1) entree on registration form.

    Entree Options:

    - Rustic Pot Roast braised with a savory sauce served with mashed potato, vegetables

    - Grilled Salmon lemon butter, jasmine rice, vegetable

    - Turkey Club turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, on sourdough toast with fries

    - Eggplant parmigiana (vegetarian)

    Desert: Brownie Delight with ice cream and chocolate sauce

    The meal includes a club salad with cranberries, oranges, walnuts, and blue cheese crumbles, sliced sourdough basket on each table and napkins and bread plate and will have water on each table and iced tea with sliced lemons and coffee available on a side table.

    Speaker: 

    Mark S. Porter – Financial Planner


    Mark grew up on a dairy farm in Bakersfield , CA. Assisted families buying foreclosure real estate in the early 90’s. He also opened 30+ restaurant for Chevys Fresh Mex. He has been a Financial Planner for 23 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. I enjoy working in my back yard in El Sobrante, CA. Growing your own food is an amazing experience. Having the family over on the weekends to plant the garden, harvest, and eat together is always a great time.

    P.S. I am now a provider of the Ameriprise financial wellness program. Ask me how I can bring more financial confidence to your workplace.

    Mark Anthony Porter, CRPCTM, APMATM

    Private Wealth Advisor | Managing Director

    CA License # 0D93357

    Pronouns: he/him/his

    Porter, Ritchie & Associates

    A private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

    An Ameriprise Private Wealth Advisory Practice

    Reservations are encouraged because they help us with the head count for the restaurant.

    Reservation deadline is Friday February 13, 2026.

    Pay online with your credit/debit card.  Registering online is the easiest and quickest way to register!.  You can pay with your credit/debit card.  You can also pay at the door if you wish but please make your reservation online. NOTE:  If you're paying with cash, please consider paying by check.  If you're paying by check, please make the check out beforehand.  Make the check payable to MCARE.

    Click on the "Register" button in the bottom of the box on the left to register for this luncheon and follow directions. You'll see a "pay online" button to click on to pay using your credit/debit card.

    For registered guests that will be paying by cash or by check, we have 2 favors to ask.

    First, we encourage you to come prepared with a check rather than pay cash.

    Second, please make your check made out beforehand. Be sure to make it payable to MCARE.  NOTE:  The price for each luncheon may change so be sure to check your registration invoice.

    This will make the check in process go much quicker. When paying by cash, it can slow everything down.

    Your cooperation is most appreciated.

    Thank you for all your help and support.

    Any questions contact Gene Pennington, President.

    E-mail:  President@MCAREINfo.org - Phone:  (415) 254-3839.

    • 17 Mar 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
    • McInnis Park Golf Clubhouse, 350 Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael, CA
    Register

    NOTE:  March's luncheon date has changed!  New date is Tuesday, March 17, 2026!

    Time: Social hour at 11:30 am - Lunch at 12:30 pm

    It is St. Patrick's Day so wear something green!

    Price:  $28.00 per person

    Menu :                             

    Choice of one main entree

    • Corned Beef and Cabbage
    • Shrimp Louie Salad
    • Spaghetti Carbonara pancetta, onion, garlic, egg, parmesan

    • Eggplant parmigiana (vegetarian). 

    Dessert: Carrot cake

    Speaker: Ken Holmes


    I'm a California native son, moved from Fresno to Marin after college.  I was hired by the County as a death investigator in 1975.  After 9 years I was appointed as the Asst. Coroner and 14 years later I ran for and was elected as the Coroner for Marin.  I served three full terms and retired in January 2011.

    I raised my 2 children in Marinwood and currently live in Novato. I have hunted and fished all my life; I coached youth athletics while my kids were growing up.  I now watch my 8 grandchildren in their youth sports.

    In my spare time I am working on my second book chronicling interesting cases that happened during my tenure in the Marin Coroner's office.

    I have been an MCARE At-Large Director since January 1, 2023, and am the Scholarship Committee Chair.

    Last Day to register is Friday, March 13, 2026!

    Reservations are encouraged because they help us with the head count for the restaurant.

    Pay at the door OR pay online with your credit/debit card.   

    Pay online with your credit/debit card.  Registering online is the easiest and quickest way to register!.  You can pay with your credit/debit card.  You can also pay at the door if you wish but please make your reservation online. NOTE:  If you're paying with cash, please consider paying by check.  If you're paying by check, please make the check out beforehand.  Make the check payable to MCARE.

    Click on the "Register" button in the bottom of the box on the left to register for this luncheon and follow directions. You'll see a "pay online" button to click on to pay using your credit/debit card.

    For registered guests that will be paying by cash or by check, we have 2 favors to ask.

    First, we encourage you to come prepared with a check rather than pay cash.

    Second, please make your check made out beforehand. Be sure to make it payable to MCARE.  NOTE:  The price for each luncheon may change so be sure to check your registration invoice.

    This will make the check in process go much quicker. When paying by cash, it can slow everything down.

    Your cooperation is most appreciated.

    Thank you for all your help and support.

    Any questions contact Gene Pennington, President.

    E-mail:  President@MCAREINfo.org - Phone:  (415) 254-3839.





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